How much does a Environmental Scientist earn in United Kingdom?

The estimated salary for Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom ranges from GBP 35,500 to GBP 44,591 GBP per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,846 job listings

Salary Guide

Environmental Scientist Salary in United Kingdom

Based on 3,846 job listings - 2026

Average salary

£35,500 - £44,591

Median salary

£35,500 - £44,591

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile£24k

25th percentile£30k

Median£36k

75th percentile£45k

90th percentile£51k

50% of professionals earn between £30,000 - £44,591 GBP

The median salary is £35,500

Top cities

London337 job openings

Bristol168 job openings

Birmingham153 job openings

Manchester151 job openings

Edinburgh131 job openings

Leeds114 job openings

Glasgow95 job openings

Cardiff69 job openings

Cambridge60 job openings

Exeter59 job openings

Nottingham59 job openings

Newcastle Upon Tyne57 job openings

Southampton46 job openings

Liverpool45 job openings

Basingstoke43 job openings

Sheffield38 job openings

Shrewsbury22 job openings

Bury St Edmunds21 job openings

Bolton20 job openings

Top companies hiring

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Environmental Scientist

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The average salary for a Environmental Scientist in United Kingdom is GBP 35,500 - GBP 44,591 per year in 2026. The median salary is GBP 40,046 per year, based on 3,846 active job listings.

The cities with the most Environmental Scientist job opportunities in United Kingdom are London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh. London leads with 337 job openings.

Leading employers for Environmental Scientist roles in United Kingdom include hays-gcj-v4-pd-online, Futures Ecology, Penguin Recruitment, CleanTech Talent, Corriculo.

Explore 3,846 Environmental Scientist job listings in United Kingdom on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.